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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,346.06, 61,196.04 and 26,431.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,346.06, 61,196.04 and 26,431.83 is: 36,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,346.06 : 61,196.04 = 26,431.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,346.06/61,196.04 = 26,431.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,346.06x = 61,196.04 × 26,431.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,346.06x = 1,617,523,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,523,325.95/44,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,475.02

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